Rodman's future and Liverpool in need to buy welcome to the women's transfer window

"Transfer fees in women's football have been rising at a rate of inflation that would cause anguish at the Bank of England. Last January alone, $5.8m (4.3m) was spent in the women's game globally and then a record $12.3m (9.1m) was splashed in the 2025 summer transfer window, which was nearly twice as much as 12 months earlier and a four-fold increase on 2023. What can January 2026 possibly have in store?"

"The upcoming winter window which opens for English women's clubs on 2 January and closes on 3 February has already got off to a blockbuster start even before officially opening. The Germany striker Lea Schuller and Norway's attacking midfielder Signe Gaupset are among those to have already signed for Women's Super League clubs, but this is set to be a unique window for a different reason than merely the usual clamour for reinforcements."

"Rarely have so many of the world's most influential players been about to enter the final six months of their contracts. Whether it be this season's leading WSL goalscorer Khadija Shaw, Chelsea's Sam Kerr and Catarina Macario, or a whole host of Barcelona's regular starters, everywhere you look this winter there are players of huge value whose futures appear uncertain. That should make for a wholly unpredictable and potentially volatile window."

Transfer fees in women's football have risen sharply, with $5.8m spent globally in last January and a record $12.3m in the 2025 summer window. The winter window for English women's clubs opens 2 January and closes 3 February, and several signings such as Lea Schuller and Signe Gaupset have already been completed. Unusually many top players enter the final six months of their contracts, including Khadija Shaw, Sam Kerr, Catarina Macario and many Barcelona regulars, creating potential unpredictability and volatility. Numerous internationals face expiring contracts in June, including Ella Toone, Hannah Hampton, Georgia Stanway, Caroline Weir and Mary Earps. Trinity Rodman's NWSL future is also uncertain following contract expiry.

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